Spray-Painted Racial Slur Discovered During Investigation Of Vandalism At AITE HS In Stamford Spray-Painted Racial Slur Discovered During Investigation Of Vandalism At AITE HS In Stamford
Spray-Painted Racial Slur Discovered During Investigation Of Vandalism At Aite HS In Stamford An investigation into vandalism at a high school in Fairfield County revealed the discovery of a racial slur. The incident occurred at the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering (AITE) in Stamford. Mayor Caroline Simmons, Stamford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero, and Stamford Board of Education President Jackie Heftman released a joint statement late Friday afternoon, July 26 on the incident. “During the Stamford Police Department’s investigation of the reported antisemitic vandalism at AITE, they discovered that the perpetrators had also spray-painted a …
Man Wanted For Norwalk Child Sex Abuse Nabbed In California, Police Say Man Wanted For Norwalk Child Sex Abuse Nabbed In California, Police Say
Man Wanted For Norwalk Child Sex Abuse Nabbed In California, Police Say A man wanted in Fairfield County on two counts of alleged lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 was nabbed in California. Jeffrey Farr, age 74, of San Diego, who Norwalk Police wanted, was arrested by US Marshals and Norwalk officers at his California home on Thursday, July 25. Farr is accused of sexually assaulting a family member, said Sgt. Ryan Evart of the Norwalk Police. Farr was charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and being a fugitive from justice and held on a $400,000 bond. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for upd…
Shelton Resident Charged With Illegal Possession Of Fireworks After Fire Shelton Resident Charged With Illegal Possession Of Fireworks After Fire
Shelton Resident Charged With Illegal Possession Of Fireworks After Fire A Fairfield County man whose home was burned down by a court order due to the large number of fireworks inside has been charged with alleged possession of illegal fireworks and reckless endangerment. Stephen Lupkas, age 54, of Shelton, was arrested after turning himself in to police on Monday, July 22, in connection with a fire at his home at 7 Bruce Drive on Saturday, June 22. According to Det. Christopher Nugent of the Shelton Police, while extinguishing the fire, firefighters encountered a large number of fireworks, which were actively going off as they suppressed the fire, which wa…
Court Discontinues Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery Court Discontinues Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery
Court Discontinues Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery A court has discontinued a lawsuit filed against a restaurant chain by a Connecticut woman who claimed she found herself chewing on part of a severed human finger while eating a salad served at one of the company's locations in New York.  The lawsuit, filed against Rye Brook-based Chop't Creative Salad Company LLC by Fairfield County resident Allison Cozzi of Greenwich, was discontinued by the Westchester County Supreme Court on Thursday, July 11.  Cozzi, who brought the suit against Chop't in November, claimed she found part of a severed finger inside her meal…
Haven Hot Chicken Sets Date For Opening Of New Location In Town Of Fairfield: Here's When Haven Hot Chicken Sets Date For Opening Of New Location In Town Of Fairfield: Here's When
Haven Hot Chicken Sets Date For Opening Of New Location In Town Of Fairfield: Here's When Hot, Nashville-style style chicken is coming to a new location in Connecticut. The newest Haven Hot Chicken will open in the town of Fairfield on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 907 Post Road (Route 1). The 1,500-square-foot location will offer its signature menu of crispy, crunchy, juicy, spicy chicken and vegetarian options ranging from the country (not spicy) to Haven (extremely spicy). This includes their signature "THE Sandwich," other featured mains dishes, classic sides, and seasonal limited-time offerings, including this summer's salad, strawberry banana pudding, and a BBQ chicken sandwich.&nb…
Update Released On Condition Of 2-Year-Old Shot In Monroe Home Update Released On Condition Of 2-Year-Old Shot In Monroe Home
Update Released On Condition Of 2-Year-Old Shot In Monroe Home A 2-year-old boy who was shot twice in the hand and foot in his Fairfield County home is recovering, police said. Related: 2-Year-Old Shot At Home In Monroe The incident occurred in Monroe around 9:20 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, on Wheeler Road. According to Lt. Stephen Corrone of the Monroe Police Department, the child's mother attempted to take him to the hospital but called 911 on the way. Corrone said the child was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and then transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition on Thursday, July 25. Police have not releas…
2-Year-Old Shot At Home In Monroe 2-Year-Old Shot At Home In Monroe
2-Year-Old Shot At Home In Monroe A 2-year-old boy underwent surgery after being shot in the hand and foot at a home in Fairfield County. The incident occurred in Monroe around 9:20 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, on Wheeler Road. According to Monroe Police Lt. Stephen Corrone, officers responded to the intersection of Route 110 and Osborn Lane for a medical emergency call. Upon arrival, officers found the 2-year-old with gunshot wounds with his mother, who had attempted to drive the child to a hospital when she called 911, Corrone said. Corrone said the boy was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and later transferred to Yal…
Stamford Man Nabbed With Guns, Ammo, Fentanyl After Police Receive Tip, Cops Say Stamford Man Nabbed With Guns, Ammo, Fentanyl After Police Receive Tip, Cops Say
Stamford Man Nabbed With Guns, Ammo, Fentanyl After Police Receive Tip, Cops Say A Fairfield County man was caught with guns, ammo, and fentanyl after police received a tip from the Crime Stoppers Gun Tip Program. Kevin Llewellyn, age 31, of Stamford, was charged on Saturday, July 7 in Stamford. According to Assistant Chief Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police, agents with the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit received the tip that Llewellyn had a firearm. Conklin said agents, along with the patrol unit and K9 Officer Gale, conducted surveillance of Llewellyn and captured him while he was in the area of Rose Park Avenue and Richmond Hill Avenue.  A search of L…
Norwalk Man Accused Of Assaulting, Injuring Co-Worker In Wilton Norwalk Man Accused Of Assaulting, Injuring Co-Worker In Wilton
Norwalk Man Accused Of Assaulting, Injuring Co-Worker In Wilton A Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly assaulting and seriously injuring a co-worker during a dispute. The incident occurred in Wilton on Tuesday, July 16, at Premier Firewood Company on Pimpewaug Road.  According to Lt. Anna Tornello of the Wilton Police, an investigation found that Bonifacio Trejo-Vargas, age 44, of Norwalk, assaulted his co-worker during a dispute. The coworker sustained serious physical injury, Tornello said. Trejo-Vargas was charged with assault and released after posting seven percent of a $2,500 court-set bond.
Man Nabbed Stealing $4K In Clothes From Greenwich Lululemon, Police Say Man Nabbed Stealing $4K In Clothes From Greenwich Lululemon, Police Say
Man Nabbed Stealing $4K In Clothes From Greenwich Lululemon, Police Say A man was nabbed by police in Fairfield County after allegedly stealing $4,628 of clothes from a popular store. The incident occurred in Greenwich on Saturday, July 20, at Lululemon on Greenwich Ave. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police, Humberto Vega-Santiago, age 42, of the Bronx, New York, was apprehended by officers after he returned to the clothing store to commit another shoplifting act. When confronted by officers, Vega-Santiago attempted to flee but was caught, Smyth said.  He was charged with larceny and resisting arrest and held on a $5,000 bond, which he …
IDs Released For Men Who Drowned In Candlewood Lake IDs Released For Men Who Drowned In Candlewood Lake
IDs Released For Men Who Drowned In Candlewood Lake The names of two Fairfield County men who died after jumping into Candlewood Lake have been released. Related: Bodies Of Missing Danbury Swimmers Found In Candlewood Lake The bodies of Danbury residents Muzha Medardo Vayancela, age 26, and Loja Klever Guanuchi, age 36, were recovered by divers on Thursday, July 18, said Ethan Van Ness with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) on Friday, July 19. Vayancela and Guanuchi jumped into the water of Candlewood Lake on the evening of Monday, July 15, while boating with friends around 10:15 …
Harrowing Rescue Saves Fairfield Woman Hiking In New Hampshire After Injury Harrowing Rescue Saves Fairfield Woman Hiking In New Hampshire After Injury
Harrowing Rescue Saves Fairfield Woman Hiking In New Hampshire After Injury Good Samaritans and conservation officers saved a Fairfield County woman hiking in New Hampshire after injuring her leg. The incident occurred in New Hampshire on Saturday, July 13, on the 19 Mile Brook Trail in Green's Grant. According to Sgt. Glen Lucas with New Hampshire Fish & Game, Carrie Euring, age unknown, of Fairfield, was planning to hike the 19 Mile Brook Trail to the Carter Dome Trail in an effort to summit Mt. Hight.  After summiting Mt. Hight, Euring hiked to Carter Dome and began to hike down the Carter Moriah Trail when she injured her leg on the steep terrain…